PeaceHealth is seeking a Priest for a 1.0 full time equivalent Exempt position. This position will be working Day shift with shift durations of 8 Hours .

Req ID: 160368

JOB SUMMARY

The priest has the responsibility of providing sacramental and liturgical ministry to the PeaceHealth community in collaboration with the manager of the department and staff chaplains, with particular attention given to Roman Catholics at the PeaceHealth ministry locations. In exercising sacramental and liturgical ministry, the priest offers pastoral, spiritual, and emotional support to patients, their family and loved ones and PeaceHealth caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies self and serves as a Catholic priest on staff to caregivers, patients, families, and visitors.

Collaborates closely with chaplains and other spiritual care department caregivers receiving assignments, debriefing and sharing information from visits especially when follow-up and spiritual resources are needed.

Visits and interacts with patients, families, and PeaceHealth caregivers in an open, affirming manner to offer spiritual and pastoral presence.

Adheres to organizational responsibilities and procedures in accordance with regulatory and administrative duties as assigned (eg. charting, trainings, HIPPA, etc)

Visits with Catholic patients and provides the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church in accordance with archdiocesan guidelines. Collaborates with Eucharistic Minister volunteers for the provision of Holy Communion.

Maintains awareness of diversity of religious expressions and honors preferences in respect to spiritual interventions. Listens objectively and responds appropriately to concerns and opportunities for inclusive dialogue and support.

Offers opportunity for reflection or prayer when requested by patients, families, or caregivers.

Must have priest faculties in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Must provide letter confirming priest faculties from the office of the archbishop.

If your current priest faculties are not in the archdiocese/diocese of this position, please note that you will need to obtain this as a condition of employment (and have documented evidence for this) if you are hired for this position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Able to process oral and written information accurately and efficiently.

Skilled in oral communication and able to collaborate with peers and hospital caregivers.

Able to interact with the faith community leaders of diverse denominations and faith traditions.

Able to work effectively with a wide range of patients who have varying physical, emotional, cultural and religious/spiritual needs that bring meaning to their lives.

Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.

We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Springfield community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .

PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.

The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.

PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.